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Themes

Suggested topics

1

Conceptual and theoretical debates on the state

·         Transformations in the concept of sovereignty in the age of globalization and modern technologies

·         Challenges to sovereignty in the face of transnational powers and multinational corporations

·         The role of the state in confronting the post-truth conditions

·         Conceptual developments in legitimacy in the age of globalization and digitalization

·         The state and the question of political order in non-Western traditions

·         The state and national identity in Confucian thought and Chinese Marxism

·         Conceptual, philosophical, and civilizational rethinking of the state from the non-Western perspective

2

States and modern technologies at global, regional, and national (Iranian) levels

·         The role of the state in guiding innovation and economic development through investment in advanced technologies and infrastructure

·         The impact of digital technologies on the structure and functioning of states

·         The impact of new technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence and automation) on the labor market, and the role of the state in regulating employment policies

·         Ethical and political challenges in the use of AI by states for governance

·         The role of states in utilizing big data and artificial intelligence for policy design

·         The role of states in global competition over advanced technologies

·         States and political mobilization through modern technologies

·         The role of states in improving governance through digital communications

3

The state and economic development in the world and in Iran today

·         States in the global economic system and their interaction with international financial institutions

·         The regulatory power of states vis-à-vis multinational technology corporations

·         Data governance, digital regulation, and the role of states in the global platform economy

·         Digital government and the global economy: From digital national currencies to smart resilience

·         The role of the state in promoting domestic, international, and global value chains

4

The state and the processes of globalization, mediatization, and cyberization in the world and in Iran today

·         Changes in the state in response to globalization, migration, and economic crises

·         The impact of globalization on national sovereignty and the ability of states to regulate domestic policies

·         The role of states in international cooperation and confronting transnational challenges

·         The role of states in countering cyber threats and cyber warfare

·         States in regulating cyberspace and social networks

·         States in information warfare and its impact on democracy

5

The state, public services, and social redistribution

·         New models of the welfare state in Western and non-Western countries

·         The role of the state in reducing economic and social inequalities

·         State policies to reduce economic and social inequalities

·         The role of states in international cooperation to deal with health crises

·         The impact of sanctions on states and their strategies to counter them

·         The impact of the pandemic on the role of states in global economy

6

The state and democracy in the world and in Iran today

·         The relationship between the state and democracy in the post-democracy era

·         Challenges such as populism, authoritarianism, and the decline of trust in democratic institutions

·         Reasons for the strengthening role of authoritarian states in the 21st century

7

States and security, war, and peace in the world and in Iran today

·         Critique of traditional approaches to national security and emphasis on human dimensions of security

·         The role of states in establishing sustainable security in the new age

·         State policies to increase societal resilience against crises

·         Cooperation of states with international institutions to establish peace

·         States in proxy wars and their impact on regional security

·         The state and crisis management and conflict resolution

8

States and religious, ethnic, and racial identities in the world and in Iran today

·         The relationship between the state and ethnic, religious, and cultural identities in multicultural societies

·         The role of the state in promoting gender equality and combating structural discrimination

·         Gender policies in different countries and their impact on social development

9

The state and human rights in the world and in Iran today

·         The obligations of states regarding human rights and the challenges of their implementation

·         The role of international institutions in monitoring state performance in the field of human rights

·         New models of urban governance in developing and developed countries

·         Governance models in non-Western countries such as China, India, and Islamic countries

10

States, environmental issues, and migration

·         The role of states in dealing with climate change and managing natural resources

·         The responsibility of states regarding climate change and the equitable distribution of resources

·         The role of states in the transition to clean energies and the reduction of pollutants

·         The role of states in global developments in renewable energies

·         The role of states in reducing conflicts caused by climate change

·         State policies for managing large-scale migrations

11

The state and civil society

·         The role of informal networks and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

·         Collaboration among various stakeholders in addressing complex social and economic issues

·         The role of states in urban management and the mitigation of challenges such as rapid urbanization, pollution, and urban inequality